Roero bianco DOCG 2024

Wine tasting notes for Roero bianco DOCG 2024 by Valfaccenda

Colour & Appearance

Slightly hazy golden yellow.

Nose

Intense opening notes of Boskoop apple, apricot and quince jelly, underpinned by roasted hazelnuts and wild herbs. With a little aeration, nuances of aniseed and crystallised ginger reveal themselves.

Palate

Shows striking minerality and grip on the palate. The body is juicy, supported by a perceptible richness and a yeasty texture. A structured, almost chewy white wine with invigorating freshness.

Terroir & Origin

The Arneis grapes originate from the Faccenda Valley in Roero (Piedmont), predominantly from the Loreto and Mompellini vineyard sites near the hamlet of Madonna di Loreto. The steep slopes are characterised by sandy soils (Sabbie Astiane), an ancient seabed.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Arneis. The harvest takes place in three tranches. Vinification combines fermented juice from destemmed grapes with a proportion of whole-cluster fermented grapes (30% macerated). Fermentation lasts around a month. The certified organic wine matures until late spring and is bottled unfined and unfiltered during a waning moon.

Food Pairing

A gripping partner for hearty dishes from traditional Italian cuisine, such as Salsiccia with fennel, braised rabbit Piedmontese style or aged Toma cheese.

Special Features

Luca Faccenda shuns polished fruit in favour of minimal intervention. Thanks to the delicate skin contact and unfiltered ageing, this Arneis displays the pristine, grip-rich side of Roero off the beaten track.